I've been terrified of dogs for my whole life. My kids love them, so I overcame my fear — now, we have a Havanese.

My kids fell in love with every dog they met, and I crossed the street to avoid them. I had to put in effort to get over my ...
WGN Radio

An in-depth conversation on Cynophobia, aka a fear of dogs, and tips to overcome it

Cynophobia, a fear of dogs, is more common than it’s ever been. Stefani Cohen, author of Overcoming Your Child’s Fear of Dogs: A Step by Step Guide for Parents explains what this fear is, and why it ...
The Washington Post

How do I help my kids get over their fear of dogs?

Dear Meghan: My kids (5½ years old and 2½ years old) are very afraid of dogs, and I’d like to help them move past it. Neither of them have had any noticeably negative experiences with dogs. We don’t ...

Study finds more than 84% of dogs show signs of fear, anxiety

A dog trembling during a thunderstorm or backing away from a stranger may seem like an isolated reaction—yet new research ...
San Antonio Express-News

Here are ways to help children overcome their fear of dogs

Dogs are wonderful creatures — playful, interactive, loving and affectionate, the ultimate animal friend. However, encountering certain dogs, especially larger and more aloof ones, can be intimidating ...